The previous owners seem to like vines, so we have grapes growing in our yard. We also have two stick-like apple trees that are bearing fruit. Continue reading →

For the first time since we moved, we get to relax in our backyard. Continue reading →

The previous owners converted from oil to an electric boiler heating system a few years ago but left the empty oil tank in the garage. They thought whoever bought the house might want to use it as an auxiliary system. We really didn’t see any point in keeping it given the cost of oil and … Continue reading →

A makeshift closet in the basement has to go to make room for a new Ikea kitchen. I’m still working on the floor! Continue reading →

The blinds we ordered from the Sears catalogue have arrived. We can finally get rid of the sheets in our bedroom window. Continue reading →

Claire and I have decided to use most of our 2 week vacation time to renovate the basement. Removing the old carpet exposed layer of old linoleum tiles. Continue reading →

Our bathroom is equipped with what I call a “car wash”, ( a glass enclosed shower with a conventional shower head, a telephone shower head and 4 side jet nozzles) and a bidet which we still haven’t figured out to use properly. The first time I used it, I sprayed water all over the walls … Continue reading →

Claire decided to do battle with a vine that was crawling on the brickwork at the back of the house. It had quite a tenacious hold on the bricks and had woven itself into the phone and TV cables. When Claire cut into its stem, liquid spurted from the severed stump. I guess a lot … Continue reading →

We’re packing last minute stuff. I can’t decide if I want to put my scrapped 400 cds in the recycling bin. I was going to create a light scupture with them but never got around to it. Continue reading →